NORTH | Things to Do, Food and Drink, Visitor Services KEY TO SYMBOLS: d = Beach wheelchairs available in some locations d I = Guide or information for travelers with disabilities = Certified Visitor Information Centers Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Rocky-Bayou 4281 State Road 20, Niceville, 850-833-9144 Quiet, restful camping, fishing and nature trails. Kayak Amelia floridastateparks.org/park/st-george-island 1900 E Gulf Beach Dr, St. George Island, 850-927-2111 Ranked one of the top beaches in America by “Dr. Beach” Dr. Stephen Leatherman. d Dunns Creek State Park Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway kayakamelia.com 13030 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, 904-251-0016 Explore by kayak, Segway or paddleboard. Guided ecotours and rentals in Talbot Island State Park. floridastateparks.org/park/Dunns-Creek 320 Sisco Rd, Pomona Park, 386-329-3721 Dunns Creek State Park is a 6,300 acre park with over 20 beautiful natural communities. scenica1a.org 2175 Mizell Rd, St. Augustine, 904-425-8055 Experience the real Florida from Ponte Vedra to Flagler Beach along the A1A National Scenic Byway. Lafayette Blue Springs State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Lafayette-Blue-Springs 799 NE Spring Bell Rd, Mayo, 386-294-3667 Visitors can take a dip, walk across the limestone bridge or picnic under the oaks. dI Econfina River State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Econfina-River 4741 Econfina River Rd, Lamont, 850-487-7989 Meanders like a dark ribbon through pine and oak-palm forests to salt marshes dotted with pine. Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Lake Talquin State Park cityofgainesvilleparks.org 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, 352-334-5067 Gainesville is proud to showcase its vast park system, cultural events and recreation activities. dI floridastateparks.org/park/Lake-Talquin 14850 Jack Vause Landing Rd, Tallahassee, 850-487-7989 Lake Talquin is a man-made lake, formed in 1927 when the Jackson Bluff Dam was constructed. Eden Gardens State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Eden-Gardens 1653 W County Road, Unit 1102, Santa Rosa Beach, 850-267-8320 Enjoy a guided tour of the Wesley House and gardens, bring a picnic or go fishing off the dock. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area At Flagler Beach Little Talbot Island State Park Falling Waters State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Gamble-Rogers 3100 S Ocean Shore Blvd, Flagler Beach, 386-517-2086 Visitors enjoy camping, swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, hiking, picnicking, boating or fishing. d dI floridastateparks.org/park/Little-Talbot-Island 12157 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, 904-251-2320 Little Talbot Island is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands in Northeast Florida. d dI Madison Blue Spring State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Falling-Waters 1130 State Park Rd, off State Road 77A, Chipley, 850-638-6130 Featuring Florida’s tallest waterfall at 67 feet. George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park Fanning Springs State Park FloridaStateParks.org/park/fanning-springs 18020 NW US Hwy 19, Fanning Springs, 352-463-3420 The crystal-clear 72-degree, year-round springs provide a great way to cool off on hot summer days. dI floridastateparks.org/park/George-Crady-Bridge 12157 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, 904-251-2320 Providing fishermen access to one of the best fishing areas in Northeast Florida. dI floridastateparks.org/park/Madison-Blue-Spring 8300 NE State Road 6, Lee, 850-971-5003 A picturesque setting for swimming, picnicking, paddling, and wildlife viewing. dI Manatee Springs State Park Ginnie Springs Outdoors Faver-Dykes State Park floridastateparks.org/park/faver-dykes 1000 Faver Dykes Rd, St Augustine, 904-794-0997 This peaceful park is home to deer, turkeys, hawks, bobcats and river otters. ginniespringsoutdoors.com 7300 NE Ginnie Springs Rd, High Springs, 386-454-7188 Relax year-round in Florida’s unspoiled wilderness. floridastateparks.org/park/manatee-springs 11650 NW 115th St, Chiefland, 352-493-6072 Popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, the headwaters of the spring are a great spot for swimming. dI Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Mike-Roess 6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights, 352-473-4701 The park is located on rolling sand hills in an area known as the Florida Central Ridge. dI Go Retro Flora-Bama Marina goretro.us 610 N Spring St, Pensacola, 850-466-5220 Pensacola’s premier historical tour company. fishflorabama.com 29603 Perdido Beach Blvd, Pensacola, 251-980-5222 Inshore/offshore fishing charters, pontoon boat, jet-ski, kayak, and paddleboard rentals. Nature Coast State Trail Grayton Beach State Park Florida Caverns State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Grayton-Beach 357 Main Park Rd, Grayton Beach, 850-267-8300 Consistently ranked among the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the United States. d floridastateparks.org/trail/Nature-Coast 18020 NW Us Hwy 19, Fanning Springs, 352-535-5181 Visitors can retrace the historic route of the Atlantic Coastline Railroad. FloridaStateParks.org/park/florida-caverns 3345 Caverns Rd, Marianna, 850-482-1228 The cave has dazzling formations of limestone stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws and flowstones. O’Leno State Park Hang Ten Helicopters hangtenhelicopters.com 9750 Aileron Ave, Pensacola, 850-462-3943 Located at Ferguson Airport (82J). floridastateparks.org/park/Oleno 410 SE Oleno Park Rd, High Springs, 386-454-1853 This rustic camping park features sinkholes, hardwood hammocks, river swamps, and sandhills. d dI Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail floridapanhandledivetrail.com 207 E Main St, Tallahassee, 850-245-6444 Experience 12 exciting shipwrecks off the coast of Florida’s panhandle! Hawthorne Trail State Park Ochlockonee River State Park floridastateparks.org/trail/Gainesville-Hawthorne 100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, 352-466-3397 The recreational trail is designed for walking, cycling and horseback riding. floridastateparks.org/park/ochlockonee-river 429 State Park Rd, Sopchoppy, 850-962-2771 This jewel of a park is a great place to get away for a weekend or a weeklong vacation. d Florida State Parks FloridaStateParks.org 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, Tallahassee, 850-245-2157 Provides resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural resources. d dI Hemming Park Old Florida Heritage Highway scenicus441.com US 441 Williston Rd to Marion County Line, Gainesville, 352-327-9005 Be sure to visit the Evinston Wood and Swink Country Store and Post Office. hemmingpark.org 135 W Monroe St, Jacksonville, 904-515-5098 Music, food and fun in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. Florida Water Tours Henderson Beach State Park floridawatertour.com 282 Yacht Club Dr, St. Augustine, 904-827-7728 Dolphin tours, sunset cruise. BYOB, full-moon tours, ghost boat, Nights of Lights and private tours. FloridaStateParks.org/park/henderson-beach 17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, 850-837-7550 Henderson Beach State Park is an unexpected oasis of exquisite natural beauty. Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine trolleytours.com/st-augustine 167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, 844-388-6452 Explore over 500 years of history and over 100 points of interest on this 70-minute narrated tour. Fort Clinch State Park Ichetucknee Springs State Park FloridaStateParks.org/park/fort-clinch 2601 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, 904-277-7274 1,400 acres of maritime hammock with large, Spanish moss-draped live oaks and a Civil War-era fort. dI floridastateparks.org/park/Ichetucknee-Springs 12087 SW US Hwy 27, Fort White, 386-497-4690 Visitors can enjoy picnicking, snorkeling, canoeing, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. dI Osprey Charters/Capt. Greg Burnett Fort George Island Cultural State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Fort-George-Island 11241 Fort George Rd, Jacksonville, 904-251-2320 Whether you walk, bike or drive on Fort George Island, find yourself surrounded by lush vegetation. dI J.C. Penney Memorial Scenic Highway fishosprey.com 3824 Hatteras Ln, Bay Point Marina, Panama City Beach, 850-233-1959 Come enjoy a first-class, stress-free day with Osprey Charters. jcpenneyscenichighway.org State Road 16 and Palmetto Ave, Penney Farms, 904-284-5723 A flashback to small town America. Otter Springs Park & Campground ottersprings.com 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, 352-463-0800 A place for retreat and renewal on Florida’s Nature Coast. 78 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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